Us Against The World

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

Oh, (C)morn ing come (Csus2)burst ing the (C)clouds,

a (Csus2)men.

(G)Lift off this (Gsus4)blind fold let me (G)see

a (Gsus4)gain.

(F)Bring back the wa ter, let your ships

roll in.

In my (C)heart she

left a (G)hole.

The (C)tight rope that I’m (Csus2)walk

just (C)sways

and (Csus2)ties

the (G)Dev il as he’s (Gsus4)talk ing with those (G)an

gel’s (Gsus4)eyes.

And (F)I just want to be there when the light

ning strikes and the (C)saints go

march ing (G)in.

The And sing (C)slow

it down.

Through (Gsus4)cha os as it (F)swirls.

It’s us a gainst the (C)world.

Like a (C)riv er to a (Csus2)rain drop, I (C)lost

a (Csus2)friend.

My (G)drunk en ha zard, (Gsus4)Dan iel in a (G)li on’s (Gsus4)den.

And to (F)night I know it all has to be gin

a gain.

So what ev (C)er you do,

don’t let (G)go.

And (Gsus4)if we could (C)float

a (Csus2)way.

(C)Fly up to the (Csus2)sur face and just (G)start

a (Gsus4)gain.

And (G)lift off be fore (Gsus4)trou ble just e rodes us in the rain.

Just e rodes us in the rain.

Just e rodes us and see ro ses in the rain.

(Gsus4)Say ing… (C)Slow

it down.

(F)Slow

it down.

Through (Gsus4)cha os as it (F)swirls.

It’s us a gainst the (G)world.

Through (Gsus4)cha os as it (F)swirls.

It’s us a gainst the (G7sus4)world.

Us Against The World — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Us Against The World" by Coldplay. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 114 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Us Against The World

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Us Against The World" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Us Against The World".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Us Against The World" by Coldplay in?
The backing track is in C at 114 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Us Against The World" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Us Against The World"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Us Against The World", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Us Against The World" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Us Against The World"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Us Against The World"?
"Us Against The World" was originally performed by Coldplay. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Coldplay are available?
Other accompaniments by Coldplay: "Adventure Of A Lifetime", "A Head Full Of Dreams", "Always In My Head". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Us Against The World" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Us Against The World" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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